Convergent geometric series
What Convergent geometric series means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA, WJEC.
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Reference: AQA
A geometric series whose partial sums approach a finite limit; it converges when \(|r|<1\).
A geometric series with a finite sum to infinity because \(|r|<1\).
Topics that use Convergent geometric series
- D: Sequences and series (AQA A-Level)
- Sequences and Series (A2 Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
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